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Private Equity structuring in Luxembourg, vehicle, SOPARFI and LP reporting.

Luxembourg structures a large share of European Private Equity through two-tier schemes: a vehicle (often SCSp/RAIF) to raise and pool capital, and SOPARFIs to hold the participations. FSL sets up and operates this architecture. FSL handles structuring, substance, accounting and reporting; CSSF authorisation and reserved acts are coordinated with our network of partner lawyers and notaries.

In short

Private Equity structuring in Luxembourg combines a capital-raising vehicle (SCSp, RAIF) and financial holding companies (SOPARFI) for ownership, forming a two-tier structure optimised for holding, financing and exiting participations.

Legal basis

Participation exemption art. 166 LIR for SOPARFIs; SCSp (law of 12 July 2013); RAIF (law of 23 July 2016) managed by an authorised AIFM.

Key takeaway

  • Typical scheme: fund (SCSp/RAIF) → SOPARFI → participations.
  • The SOPARFI exempts qualifying dividends and capital gains (art. 166 LIR).
  • FSL operates the structure; legal acts and opinions are coordinated with our partners.

Who this is for

  • Management companies and PE/VC funds
  • Co-investing investors and family offices
  • Groups structuring an acquisition (build-up, LBO)

What we do

  • Two-tier scheme: fund vehicle + holding SOPARFI
  • SOPARFI incorporation, accounting and substance
  • Investor (LP) reporting, capital accounts, carried interest
  • Financial due diligence and exit coordination

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why a SOPARFI under the fund?
The SOPARFI acts as an intermediate holding company: it benefits from the participation exemption (art. 166 LIR) on qualifying dividends and capital gains and facilitates financing and exit.
Which vehicle to raise capital?
Most often an SCSp (transparent) or a RAIF managed by an AIFM, depending on the investor base and strategy.
Do you handle carried interest?
Yes, on the accounting and administrative side: capital accounts, waterfall and carried calculation, usually via a dedicated SCSp.
Do you do legal due diligence?
We perform financial due diligence and coordinate legal due diligence with our partner lawyers.
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